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Because when you graduate from law school you (generally) know crap about how to practice law. You want to work alongside great lawyers with experience and strong reputations to learn all the things about practicing law and particularly working in particular practice areas that you cannot get from books or other opportunities.

Additionally, law firms generally provide more stability than small practices or hanging a shingle and offer better opportunities for advancement and professional growth than most government positions.